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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.63, 499.04 and 195.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.63, 499.04 and 195.84 is: 270.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.63 : 499.04 = 195.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.63/499.04 = 195.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.63x = 499.04 × 195.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.63x = 97,731.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,731.75/361.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.26

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